Part-time Child Care Worker

Reports to: Director of Lifetime Faith Development (DLFD), supervised by Child Care Coordinator

Status: Up to 4 hours per week

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

UUA Equivalent: Child Care Worker

Hours: Sundays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (including summer and holidays) and occasional weeknight or weekend hours.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provide safe, nurturing, welcoming, and engaging care to congregants' and visitors’ children during church services and events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide care for infants and toddlers in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Provide supervision and care for children up to 12 years old during occasional church events on evenings or weekends.
• Take attendance and ensure parents/guardians sign children in and out of the nursery and complete visitor forms or REE registration forms. Consult with parents/guardians regarding the child’s health history, allergies, and any other concerns regarding the child’s well-being while in the nursery's care. Communicate any concerns to parents/guardians upon pick-up.
• Facilitate and participate in age-appropriate activities with the children, such as games, roleplaying, reading and storytelling, songs, fingerplays, or simple crafts. Assist children in practicing age-appropriate skills, such as self-care, care of belongings, manners, cooperation, and community engagement.
• Concerning safety and discipline, caregivers will:
• Use positive language to direct or redirect children.
• Refrain from physical discipline or punishment.
• Maintain a space that is physically and emotionally safe for all children and caregivers.
• Ensure that children in diapers or in the process of potty training remain clean and dry by using frequent diaper checks and potty breaks. Follow guidelines and procedures for diaper changes and potty breaks.
• Report any injuries or accidents to the Child Care Coordinator.
• Set up or clean the nursery/childcare space before or after service, depending on the schedule; report any concerns to the Childcare Coordinator.
• Conduct classroom inventory checks and inform the Childcare Coordinator when supplies/equipment are needed or in disrepair.
• Assist in preparing and serving simple snacks or meals for children and help them clean up afterward.
• Accurately and timely completion of timesheet to log hours worked.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience caring for children in a group setting, knowledge of child development, and a clear background check in compliance with the Safe Congregations Policy. CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift and carry children or equipment which could weigh up to 30 pounds. May need to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Ability to sit and get up off the floor. These tasks can be performed with or without assistance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of the mission, vision, and values of UUCUC.
• Excellent communication skills with parents, children, and other caregivers.
• Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with families. Treats children and families with respect and courtesy, with a friendly and professional approach.
• Dependability
• Ability to comply with church rules and policies.
• Work cooperatively with other caregivers and share duties equitably.

MISCELLANEOUS

• The Lead Minister as Chief of Staff approves duties and responsibilities of this position.
• The Board of Trustees establishes salary and benefits, with advice from the Personnel Committee.
• All staff members are ultimately responsible to the Board of Trustees.
• The congregation strives to be a welcoming place for all people. Please periodically review the staff covenant and the mission/covenant statements of UUCUC. Each of these documents is found in the Employee Handbook.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15